The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour / Edition 1

by Bryan Shorrocks

Overview

Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals

• Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation
• Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes
• Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118587478
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/31/2016
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Professor Bryan Shorrocks, Environment Department, University of York, York, UK.

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Table of Contents

Preface vi

1 Introduction to the giraffe 1

2 Origins 13

3 Present distribution and geographical races 26

4 Anatomy 42

5 Physiology 60

6 Individual behaviour 76

7 Individual ecology 100

8 Social networks, movement and population regulation 134

9 Conservation status and wildlife reserves 166

References 187

Index 217